Decades Apart

closed
in the 1960's with Mr Beeching's reforms and left to rot for over a
decade. Eventually it was renovated, transforming into the Gmex now
Manchester Central.

The building in the background is Beetham Tower,

a
building that attracts attention. Personally I think it looks ready to
topple, especially when you look at it end on. Obviously, the architects
and engineers knew what they were doing because it hasn't and it has
been there a while now.

Seeing
these two buildings adjacent to one another like this I cannot help but
draw comparisons. One was a product of 19th Century engineering and the
other of their 21st Century counterparts.

CreationThe picture is painted on watercolour paper. I start off
with a detailed pencil drawing. I then draw over the lines with masking
fluid before painting it with a watercolour wash which gets covered with
clingfilm. Once this is removed the picture is further developed using
acrylic inks which are left to dry before the masking is removed to
reveal the final picture.

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About

From ground breaking design to the decaying remnants of a glorious past, Cathy brings cities to life with unique and exciting style. Masking fluid drawings allow her expressive use of ink and watercolour. The results reflecting cities in all their glory.